Obverse © iwantallcoins
Obverse © iwantallcoins
20 Won 5000 Years Kochosun
2007 year| Brass | 26.4 g | 40.2 mm |
| Issuer | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic People's Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 20 Won 20 KPW = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Second Won (1959-2009) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 26.4 g |
| Diameter | 40.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#34265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Kochosun, founder of ancient Korea
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 Won (5000 Years Kochosun) 2007 coin from North Korea features an image of a mythical creature called the "Kochosun" on its obverse side. The Kochosun is a legendary animal that is said to have lived during the time of the ancient Korean kingdom of Gojoseon, which ruled from 2333 BCE to 108 BCE. According to legend, the Kochosun was a powerful and wise creature that was able to communicate with humans and had the ability to control the weather. It's a fascinating piece of history and mythology that adds to the coin's cultural significance.
